Name: Emerald City Nights - Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964 (Vol. 1)
Brand: Ahmad Jamal

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DDJD-001

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Deluxe Double 180 Gram Vinyl with Extensive Booklet.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8435395503522

Total Cap

2 / Black / LP

Artist

Ahmad Jamal

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Elemental

Ahmad Jamal was an influential American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Born on July 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he later changed his name to Ahmad Jamal in the early 1950s. With a career spanning several decades, Jamal made significant contributions to the world of jazz music.
Known for his innovative style and unique approach to improvisation, Ahmad Jamal's music captivated audiences around the globe. His compositions showcased a blend of traditional jazz elements with modern influences, creating a distinct sound that set him apart from his contemporaries.
In addition to his musical talents, Ahmad Jamal was also an accomplished bandleader and educator. He led various ensembles throughout his career and mentored numerous aspiring musicians. His dedication to sharing his knowledge and passion for jazz helped shape the next generation of artists.

Never-before released Ahmad Jamal in the 1960s recorded at the Penthouse Jazz Club in Seattle. Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse (1963-1964)&nbsp;and&nbsp;(1965-1966)&nbsp;brings forth a collection of previously unissued recordings of the iconic pianist&nbsp;Ahmad Jamal&nbsp;captured live at the hallowed Penthouse jazz club in Seattle, WA between 1963-1968 with trios featuring bassists Richard Evans and Jamil Nasser, and drummers Chuck Lampkin, Vernel Fournier and Frank Gant. Produced for release by “Jazz Detective” Zev Feldman and supervised by Ahmad Jamal&nbsp;himself, these recordings were transferred from the original tape reels and mastered for vinyl by the legendary Bernie Grundman.

The deluxe limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP sets include extensive booklets with rare photos by Don Bronstein, Chuck Stewart and others; essays by producer Zev Feldman, journalist Eugene Holley, Jr., radio DJ and original recording engineer Jim Wilke, and son of the Penthouse owner, Charlie Puzzo Jr.; and interviews with pianists Ramsey Lewis and Hiromi (1963-64), Jon Batiste and Kenny Barron (1965-1966), plus producer Marshall Chess of Chess/Argo Records, and others.

Emerald City Nights - Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964 (Vol. 1)

Music GB